2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · YA05 YGJ
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 05 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 117,406 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,406 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YA05 YGJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2026
- 117,406 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YA05 YGJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mini Mini (YA05 YGJ) between January 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
YA05 YGJ Mileage History
- 26/01/2024106,455 mi
- 30/01/2024106,521 mi+66 mi
- 19/02/2025109,777 mi+3,256 mi
- 28/02/2025109,777 mi
- 20/06/2026117,406 mi+7,629 mi
Average of roughly 4,566 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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